Eshott, NE65

This delightful, detached residence is thought to have been originally constructed in the late 19th Century and is ideally situated in the village of Eschott, Northumberland. The Cottage, is located close to the A1, boasts a wealth of period charm and character, and has been in the ownership of the same family since its construction. Extended and modernised over the years the property now benefits from extensive surrounding manicured gardens, tennis court and generous plot.

Boasting close to 3,000 Sq ft the internal accommodation comprises: lobby with under-stairs store cupboard, which in turn leads through to the main reception hall with ground floor cloakroom/WC and return staircase to the first floor; dining room, with dual aspect and open fire; drawing room, with dual aspect, which overlooks the gardens from the attractive bay window, has a door to the patio and period open fire and door to library/study offering a peaceful reading space; sitting room, again with walk-in bay overlooking the gardens, offers an open fire with alcoves either side, one with fitted shelving. The kitchen/diner is a naturally bright and spacious room, enhanced by the ceiling lantern, with limestone floor, a range of units and 4 door AGA. The limestone flooring continues through to the utility/boot room with a further range of units, Belfast sink, and storage. There is an external door, used as the primary entrance by the current owners, which leads out to the gravelled parking area.

The stairs to the first floor, with attractive picture window at half landing level, give access to five double bedrooms. The master bedroom suite comprises; dressing area with fitted wardrobes and airing cupboard, leading through to the bedroom with dual aspect and delightful views over the gardens. The en-suite is fitted with a white suite comprising bath, shower, wash-hand basin, WC and shower. The guest bedroom, benefits from an en-suite shower room and has a feature fireplace. There are three further double bedrooms, all with period fireplaces and a re-fitted family bathroom.

Externally, an extensive gravelled driveway leads to the rear of the property and provides ample parking for multiple vehicles. The extensive mature gardens, which sit predominantly to two sides of the property, amounts to approximately 1.65 acres in total and is laid manly to lawn with paved patio seating areas and benefits from a variety of young fruit trees, including cherry, plum and apple along with various mature trees and herbaceous flower beds. A well-established woodland area sits in the corner of the plot with an adjacent tennis court. The garden benefits from a modern robotic lawnmower which as been installed to provide easy lawn maintenance. A garage sits in the corner of the plot and can be accessed from the main road into the village.